Claudio Contardo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in Mathematical Optimization applications in Logistics Management and Artificial Intelligence. His prolific research output includes nearly 30 scientific articles in top-tier journals such as INFORMS Journal of Computing and Transportation Science. He teaches courses on Operations Research and Discrete Optimization and actively contributes to the field through various publications that address complex problems in vehicle routing and optimization strategies. His notable works explore areas like Operations Research, Logistics Management, and Integer Combinatorial Optimization. Contardo is also a member of the academic community, engaging with research initiatives and representing his department in various conferences and seminars, making a significant impact in his areas of expertise.